Stanton Girls win C2-5 Sub District

The Stanton Girls won the C2-5 Sub District at Norfolk Catholic last week, defeating Battle Creek 56-33 last Tuesday night, and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family 48-32 last Thursday night.

The Mustangs led the Braves 14-6 at the end of one. Stanton doubled up Battle Creek 20-10 in the second quarter to take a 34-16 lead into the locker room.

The Mustangs doubled up the Braves 14-7 in the third quarter to lead 48-23 at the end of three.

Battle Creek won the fourth quarter 10-8.

Hiliary Huss led all scorers with 16 points while Jessie Brandl and Ali Wade totaled 12 and 10, respectively.

The Bulldogs led Stanton 14-11 after one. The Mustangs won the second quarter 12-9 to tie the game at 23 at halftime.

Stanton outscored Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family 17-5 to go up 40-28 at the end of three.

The Mustangs notched 6 fourth quarter points and held the Bulldogs to 4.

Huss had a game-high 23 points. Brandl totaled 12 rebounds.

Stanton really played well in sub districts. The Mustangs stepped up their game the way they needed to.

Stanton (18-7) takes on Twin River (13-11) in the C2-3 Sub District Final at Central Community College in Columbus Friday night.

The Titans upset Shelby-Rising City 42-35 last Thursday night in the C2-6 Sub District at York.

These two teams met twice in the regular season with the Mustangs winning 60-38 at home on January 26th, and 46-44 in overtime three days later at Howells-Dodge in the East Husker Conference Tournament.

It's hard saying how this game is going to go. A lot of it depends on who shows up to play their best game.

I would be willing to bet both teams will bring their "A" game so that should make for a good district final.

Stanton should win, but you never know. The Mustangs can't underestimate Twin River and the run they have made.

Stanton has to play the way they did in sub districts, and be ready for a four quarter battle.

The Mustangs must understand that they will get the Titans' best shot. Twin River will come ready to play so Stanton has to be ready to go from the onset.

The Mustangs can't afford to dig themselves a hole at any point in the game. If anything, Stanton has to force the Titans to play from behind.

The stage is set for the Mustangs to get to state. This is Stanton's chance to make history, and their opportunity to leave their legacy on this program.

Friday night's game is set to tip-off at 7:00 p.m.